Hawkes Bay Lawn Tennis & Squash Club Inc

The Hawke's Bay Lawn Tennis & Squash Club Inc is a sports club located in Napier, New Zealand. With a rich history and a strong focus on providing a social family atmosphere, the club offers unparalleled facilities for tennis, squash, and petanque.

For tennis enthusiasts, the club boasts 10 tennis courts, including five floodlit courts for evening play. The first two courts have a Plexicushion surface similar to that used at the Australian Open, while the remaining eight courts have recently been resurfaced with artificial grass. Members can enjoy organised events, competitions, tournaments, and professional coaching sessions catered to all ages and skill levels.

The club also features three squash courts, providing ample opportunities for squash players to challenge themselves. Additionally, there are 10 petanque terrains for those who enjoy this popular French sport.

To enhance the social experience, the club offers a spacious pavilion complete with a bar, kitchen, and sun deck. The fully licenced bar operates on select days and hours, providing a relaxed space for members to unwind after a game. The bar and lounge facilities are also available for function hire, subject to committee agreement. Catered kitchen services are available during tournaments and special events.

Members can conveniently book tennis and squash courts online using the Pay2Play online booking system. For those in need of tennis equipment, the club has an on-site shop called Slam Sports, specialising in Babolat and Technifibre tennis racquets, tennis balls, grips, and also provides a full restringing service for racquets used in tennis, squash, and badminton.

Visitors are given a warm welcome at the club, and the club expresses gratitude to the businesses that support them. Sponsors have the opportunity to display their logos on the club's website and enjoy the benefits of sponsorship. Those interested in sponsorship opportunities can contact the Club Administrator.

With its outstanding facilities and commitment to fostering a friendly and inclusive atmosphere, the Hawke's Bay Lawn Tennis & Squash Club Inc is widely regarded as the best place in Hawke's Bay to enjoy these sports.

The club also hosts various events and competitions throughout the year, providing opportunities for members to showcase their skills and compete against other clubs in the district. District interclub competitions, such as the Thump 2 persons tournament, occur on Friday nights starting in August or September.

For those interested in tennis coaching, the club has recently appointed Andrew Shand as the Head of Tennis Coaching. Andrew and his team of qualified coaching professionals offer a variety of programmes tailored to children aged 5 years and above. Junior Hotshots and Ace Squads programmes coincide with school terms, while holiday programmes keep children active between terms. Private junior coaching classes are also available.

The club actively encourages adult beginners to join or return to the game with classes such as Tennis Xpress and Tennis Accelerator. These classes aim to equip adult players with the skills needed to confidently participate in social and competitive games. Senior players can also benefit from private and small group coaching sessions.

For more information on coaching courses and enrolment, individuals can contact Andrew directly or visit his website. The club values the development of their members' skills and the love for the game.

The Hawke's Bay Lawn Tennis & Squash Club Inc is conveniently located at 13 Higgins Street, Marewa, Napier. It can be contacted at T:(06) 843 6573 or via email at club@hblts. Co. nz.